Meet the Planeteers #6 - Fanglaird Varnus

As Rayguns and Rocketships roars closer to our galaxy. I thought an introduction to the characters, technology and places you will encounter in the game was in order. This time let's meet the Zardian Captain Fanglaird Varnus.

A Fanglaird is the title in Zard society; held by one who is considered the epitome of manners, elegance and skill with a duelling blade. Fanglaird Varnusis a respected leader who held a position of high authority even in the pre-Mizra Khan galactic government. He now leads his Planeteer crew to expand Zardian culture and expand their claim on the war-torn galaxy. He is an expert duelist and has defended his honor dozens of times.
 

 

Concept art by Scott Rogers

3D model for Simon Grell

Color Guide by Scott Rogers

All of the Meet the Planeteers characters and rocketships seen here will come with the core set of the Rayguns and Rocketships board game.

Next, let's meet the strange invaders from an unknown galaxy: The Blaarg!

Meet the Planeteers #5 - The Zard

As Rayguns and Rocketships roars closer to our galaxy. I thought an introduction to the characters, technology and places you will encounter in the game was in order. This time let's meet the Zard.

The Zard are the dominant race on the planet Zardia. Once a savage race, they have evolved into a highly cultured, highly civilized race of beings despite their fearsome appearance. The Zardian culture is layered with ceremony, tradition and manners. The Zard prefer dueling to outright warfare and have developed into expert melee combatants Swordszardship is taught as soon as a Zard hatchling can wield a blade.

Since the explosion of the prime star, several of the Zardian clans have been backsliding into less civilized ways and there have even been some claims of the older practice of Zard cannibalism. Savage Zards will resort to using fangs, claws and tails in combat to rend their enemies apart.

Concept art by Scott Rogers

3D model by Simon Grell

Color guide by Scott Rogers

The Zard rocketship is extra armored to allow for close confrontations and boarding actions. The serrated "teeth" on the rocketship's nose are used to rip into an opponent's hull after ramming them.

Concept art by Scott Rogers

 3D model by Simon Grell

 Color model by Scott Rogers

All of the Meet the Planeteers characters and rocketships seen here will come with the core set of the Rayguns and Rocketships board game.

Next time we'll meet the swashbuckling Captain of the Zard; Fanglaird Varnus.

Meet the Planeteers #4 - Count Ventura

Things are heating up as Rayguns and Rocketships roars closer to our galaxy. I thought an introduction to the characters, technology and places you will encounter in the game was in order. This time we meet the galaxy's more charming characters Count Ventura.

The Star Pirates are secretly led by Count Ventura, a nobleman who lives a double life. By day, the Count can be found attending gala balls and rallying others to support the construction of the second sun project. He is thought by many to be merely a smooth-talking silver-tongued rogue. But in reality, the Count is a ruthless pirate who is as skilled his circuit sword as he is with his words. 

Count Ventura intends to use the current upheaval in the galaxy to increase his personal power and wealth. He is as a deadly opponent in combat who gives his victims no quarter. However, there is one victim whom the Count will always spare - the Princess Persevone of Vaporia whom the Count is desperately infatuated with.

Concept art by Scott Rogers

3D model by Simon Grell

Color guide by Scott Rogers

All of the Meet the Planeteers characters and rocketships seen here will come with the core set of the Rayguns and Rocketships board game.

Next time we meet the noble Lizard-Men known as the Zard!